Stroke Mimic: A Case of Unilateral Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a condition that results in transient skeletal muscle paralysis secondary to intracellular potassium sequestration. Susceptible individuals often have an underlying channelopathy, which may be exacerbated by lifestyle factors or underlying medical...

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Main Authors: Michael Lajeunesse, Scott Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2020-02-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5td2r4d5